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White House confirms U.S. intends diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
WASHINGTON - The United States will refrain from sending any diplomatic officials to next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing, a show of protest against China designed to ensure American athletes are st...
Dec 06, 2021

Justice Department sues Texas over new redistricting maps
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Department of Justice sued Texas over new redistricting maps Monday, saying the plans discriminate against voters in the state's booming Latino and Black populations. The lawsuit...
Dec 06, 2021

Andreescu isn't playing at Aussie Open, citing a need for more recovery time
TORONTO - Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu has decided not to play at the Australian Open next month, saying she'd like more time to recover physically and mentally. The 21-year-old from Mississa...
Dec 06, 2021

Christmas Turkey Distribution
The Lac la Ronge Indian Band is hosting its Christmas Turkey Distribution from December 6 until December 10 starting at 10:00 am.See the poster for details.
Dec 06, 2021

Parkland Ambulance offers advice on dealing with dangerous cold
Winter is nothing new to most Saskatchewan residents, and it can be easy to think of yourself as being used to it or toughened by it to the point where you can handle the cold weather easily. Local me...
Dec 06, 2021

US religious group says Haitian gang releases 3 hostages
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - A religious group based in Ohio announced Monday that a violent gang in Haiti has released three more hostages, while another 12 remain abducted. The statement from Christ...
Dec 06, 2021

Veteri celebrates 20 years in business with retirement coming in 2022
MacGiver's Pine Auto Care owner Gary Veteri is celebrating 20 years of business in La Ronge.On Friday, he hosted a small come and go event at his shop with cake, pizza and other desserts to mark the s...
Dec 06, 2021

Wilkie celebrates completion of solar power upgrade
The Town of Wilkie can look forward to savings on community facility costs for years to come.On Friday, dignitaries and staff officially celebrated the completion of Wlikie's solar upgrade to the Sask...
Dec 06, 2021

Saskatchewan Polytech and RBC team up to reduce barriers for youth in the trades
There are multiple barriers that can get in the way of a young person trying to navigate a successful career, especially in the trades industry. A recent partnership between education, government, and...
Dec 06, 2021

Canadian international midfielder Julia Grosso signs with Italy's Juventus
Canadian international Julia Grosso has signed with Italy's Juventus, adding something else to celebrate in a golden year. The 21-year-old midfielder from Vancouver, who scored the decisive penalty in...
Dec 06, 2021